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2026 Winter Research Program

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Engage in a formal research project over the winter break with the UQ Winter Research Program.

The UQ Winter Research Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students wishing to gain experience working alongside a researcher in a formal research environment in their area of interest at UQ.

Each project will be offered for a period of four (4) weeks between 29 June to 24 July 2026.

Successful applicants will receive a $2,000 grant.

Participation is open to undergraduate (including honours) and master by coursework students who are currently enrolled and will remain at UQ for the entirety of the research program.

Please check your eligibility before submitting an application.

Applications will open on 23 March 2026 and will close on 12 April 2026.

Check out some testimonials from previous scholars.

  1. Exploring pragmatic and categorial aspects of family discourse
  2. Data Analysis in Korean language use by Korean background speakers
  3. Professional conference interpreters’ use of interpreting strategies in real-life Chinese/English simultaneous interpreting at the United Nations
  4. Navigating the AI Revolution: Understanding How GenAI Tools Transform Academic Writing for International EAL Students
  5. Enhancing Infectious Disease Communication for High-Risk Populations
  1. Indigenising Japanese language curriculum: Building learning resources to connect Indigenous cultures and histories in Australia and Japan
  2. How prior language experience shapes new language learning
  3. Mass-mediated women’s voices: experiences of tidal flooding in Indonesia
  4. Connecting the Stolen Generations: The effect of ‘family reunions’ on Stolen Generations survivors
  5. Postmemory and childhood in letters by high school students to executed and disappeared teenagers during the 1973–1990 Chilean dictatorship.

2. Data Analysis in Korean language use by Korean background speakers

Project title: 

Data Analysis in Korean language use by Korean background speakers

Hours of engagement & delivery mode

Winter program: 29 June – 24 July 2026

Hours of engagement: 20 hours per week

The project will be offered through a hybrid arrangement (online + St.Lucia campus).

Description:

This project focuses on organizing and analysing research data related to the Korean background speakers’ experience. Students will primarily work on organising and conducting simple analyses of survey and interview data. Through this work, students will develop the ability to conduct quantitative research using data organization and basic statistics. Additionally, by analysing interview data, students will enhance their understanding of qualitative research. This project is an excellent opportunity for those planning to pursue MA or PhD research in the future.

Expected learning outcomes and deliverables:

  • Develop skills in data organization and basic statistical analysis for quantitative research.
  • Enhance understanding of qualitative research through interview data analysis.
  • Gain practical experience that will be beneficial for future MA or PhD research.
  • Students may be expected to produce a report at the end of the project.

Suitable for:

This project is open to UQ 3rd and 4th year students who are organized, responsible, and proficient in English. Knowledge of Korean is advantageous but not mandatory. A background in language education or applied linguistics is a plus. The project is seeking one (1) student.

Primary Supervisor:

Dr Min Jung Jee (m.jee@uq.edu.au)

Further info:

Please contact the supervisor prior to submitting an application. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.  

If you have any questions or further information on the project, please contact the supervisor by email (m.jee@uq.edu.au).